Guide to Winter activities in Helsinki
Finnish winters are a beautiful time of year, and even in Helsinki with lots of snow, everything feels brighter - and super cold days usually go along with bright sunny winter days
Gift Ideas from Finland – Unique & Sustainable
For those of us who are expats, family and friends at home love a little glimpse in our lives up North, and Christmas gifts from Finland are always a welcome novelty. For those of
Cold Weather Guide & Finnish Winter Clothing
Winter is the season many dread, and with temperatures in Finnish winter ranging anywhere between 0 and -30°C it's good to be prepared. With winter here, it's time to make sure th
Guide to Second Hand shopping in Finland
It's been great to see the second cycle movement grow stronger. In Finland, the recycling culture has always been active and present, and it shows from the re-use mentality in any
Guide to Day trips from Helsinki
Up for a day trip from Helsinki? Or a weekend away? These destinations are all within 2 hours of the Capital area, and therefore great spots for a day or weekend trip from the Finn
10 tips to survive the darkness in Finnish winter
Welcome to November! As we are moving into the darkest time of year, it’s time to address the “November blues” that many people suffer from – and while I th
Tips for Mushroom hunting in Finland
Picking berries and foraging for mushrooms is a great and popular pastime and activity in Finland, the forests are full at the moment! Here are tips for mushroom hunting in Finland
Exploring the Kotka-Hamina region – 11 Weekend trip tips
The Southern part of Finland is not just a beautifully rugged coastline, but it offers so many things to do and see, that really surprised me. The Kotka-Hamina region is only about
3-day Summer Itinerary to visit the Jyväskylä Region
The Lakeland region of Central Finland around the city of Jyväskylä, is famous for its countless lakes, its Sauna culture, the home of architect Alvar Aalto. Our summer trip took
3 days in Helsinki: a Summer itinerary (with map!)
Whether you have family visiting or if you are new to Helsinki, this itinerary to spend 3 days in Helsinki is showing off the Finnish Capital at its best, from sights, to nature, r